The latest issue of "The Economist" features India on its cover with the query: Can India Fly? An excerpt from its editorial reads: "It has taken off at last. Only with further reform can it spread its wings and soar." Lokvani also wishes all Dads a very Happy Father's Day. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
"Our key to success is the quality of our products," say Ramesh and Bina Parwani who run Kay Pee Jewelers, a jewelry store that has been catering to the needs of the South Asian community in New England since 1990. They talked to Lokvani about their business and shared some tips on jewelry purchase. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Dakshin)
A former finance manager at Oracle, Stanford graduate Rajeev Samant returned to Nasik, India with the crazy idea of growing grapes and making wine. He established Sula wines, India's leading winery that has seen consumption grow at a rate of 25% annually. He spoke to Lokvani about Sula. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
The speculation over whether Aishwarya Rai will or will not be a part of IIFA Awards is cleared. [more]

DNA is the genetic material that codes the 'Secret of Life' in most living organisms. The central thesis of molecular biology is that information present on DNA is transcribed into an RNA intermediate and ultimately gets translated into a protein message. This research discusses the genetic basis of the CAG/CTG trinucleotide repeat expansion disease. [more]

(This article is sponsored by IndoPak Pages)
A congregation of about 300 devotees participated in a joyous spiritual celebration of 'Gayatri Jayanti & Ganga Dashahara' at Satsang Center, Woburn, on June 3rd , 2006. [more]

Recognition of Ms. Pariyar, founder of the nonprofit Empower Dalit Women of Nepal, tops off the annual celebration of New England's South Asian women. [more]

Smt. Sowmya's concert held under the auspices of Soundarya Lahiri combined technical expertise with sensitivity for the ragam (melody) and sahityam (words) which made it a great experience for the rasikas (audience). [more]

After his speedy recovery from MGH in Boston, a grand farewell was given to Jakkampudi Rammohan Rao, Honorable Minister for Roads and Buildings, A.P. Government by prominent Telugu Bostonians. [more]

With a 'Rang De Basanti' Baisakhi party to welcome spring and an outdoor picnic in summer, UIA celebrates the ever changing New England seasons. [more]

Although most of us have come a long way in understanding the dangers of the sun and the need for sunscreen, it is amazing that even today; otherwise well read, educated individuals continue to believe, what are nothing more than sun protection myths. [more]

Leading bharatanatyam dancers Roja Kannan, Priya Murle and Lavanya Ananth brought Bharatiyar's poetry to life in a very creative manner. The dance was a fundraiser for Manitha Neeyam to help the blind in Sri Lanka. [more]

This year, for the first time the festival brought Bharathanatyam - South Indian Classical dance by Tejas, a group by three Boston based dancers. [more]

A special Art of Living Summer Course 2006 (Part I) is being conducted by dynamic Tanuja Limaye of India in Newton, MA from June 20-25, 2006. [more]

The Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace invites you in an atmosphere of spirituality to explore our nourishing roots of values and beliefs while strengthening our wings of wisdom to practice them on June 25th at 4:30 pm in Watertown High School. [more]

IIT Alumni Canada, in collaboration with PAN IIT, USA will be hosting the North American Regional Conference in Toronto, at Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Center (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) on June 24-25, 2006. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Praful Thakkar)
Gone are the days when homebuyers were dependents on Sunday Newspapers' Real Estate Section and few real estate magazines. Do you still use the magnifying glass to search the 3 bedrooms; two-and-a-half-bath split-entry home in Burlington, MA priced under $400K and built in 90s? Please DON'T!!!! Help is on your way, in the form of Exclusive Buyer's Agent - who would help you at every stage of home-buying process. [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Anindya Basu, Aseem Chandawarkar, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Dhruv Maheswari, Sarthak Pani, Varinder Singh and Vishnu Venkatesh, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Gowtham Menon and Harris Jeyaraj have created a hit sound track for this Kamal Hasan starrer. Bombay Jayashree and Unni Menon have provided great vocals. [more]

Younguncle Comes to Town is an original, hilarious novel for children eight and older by Vandana Singh. Though it is her first book, it has the ring of a classic with slightly old-fashioned prose and an appeal that is timeless. [more]

Kuch Thanda Ho Jaye! Here are some special drinks to cool the heat away. [more]

I was impressed by one reader who answered the question: Name the movies where Vijay was Amithabh’s screen name. Congratulations to Courtney Silva. Check your answers and see if you missed anything. [more]

After batting out the final day against India with a superb 120 to earn the West Indies a draw in the second Test, Brian Lara has admitted his frustration with the selectors who, he claims, fail to listen to him. [more]

Here is a hilarious excerpt taken from the novel 'The Inscrutable Americans' by Anurag Mathur. [more]

Paigah Tombs at Hyderabad, India. [more]

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.
Dr Abdul Kalam, President of India. [more]